Using Your Storied Resume, Master Resume Writer

Using Your Storied Resume, Master Resume Writer Its all become quite clear, in an overwhelming, sometimes noxious sort of way. Some people get social media, others are in the learning curve process, and still others just dont seem to have a clue.There is a lot of fog around developing and then using your storied resume.Some people think its all about ATS, gaming the system and / or building a structure that cant lose once you zoom your resume into cyberspace. Others consider the resume an adjunct to the conversations that they just know will arise once they begin pinging their database of contacts.Still others are clueless. They figure theyll unearth the secret rules about job search when they are in dire needtheyve lost a job, quit a company, been downsized and/or are simply weary of or dismayed by their current job.The truth is, the way we share our stories is different, but other strategies remain the same.We have a virtual internet highway that criss-crosses every town, state, country, enabling access to just about anyone onto which you want to push your story. However, the way we get noticed is not so different than how its always been.Its about organically and intentionally building your well before youre thirsty. Its about being on someones radar when they have an opening for your talent. Its about building relationship and career capital by giving to others firstsupporting their goals, enhancing their visibility, referring them to opportunities when you are able to be a match-maker.Using your storied resume is not about pummeling peoples in-boxes.Its not about canvassing every person who looks like they could help you at the time of need and jamming their in-boxes with your resume and your ask. Its not about expecting to task peoples time and resources. Most people are too busy trying to keep their own plates spinning, their own revenue reserves restored and/or tending to their own family and friends commitments.Organically build your career foundation.Developing your career foundation continuously, as a daily habit and a routine helps to fortify your career highs and alleviate your career lows.Have meaningful conversations along the way, offering value and insight to others. And, then when you expectedly or unexpectedly find yourself in need of a new position, a new company, a new city, a new challenge, you are not starting from ground zero. You have warm opportunities and relationships with potential for deeper development.You have built career (and hopefully revenue) reserves in which to dwell as you transition versus scrambling as if the walls of your life were crumbling about you. You have people and companies with whom conversations can continue versus a cold, hard push for employment.While this may sound ideal and unrealistic for some, the reality is that it is necessary, in order not to be found adrift and and without a career rudder. And, if youve found yourself in this unfortunate position, then learn from it for next time.Start today.Take action.Find the traction.# ##I am a master  resume writer  with 20 years’ experience in the resume writing trenches. No insta-resume service here. I built my story from ground up, living and breathing resumes, full time, self-supporting, and not as a side gig. My clients hire me for the highly consultative, thoughtful approach to resume writing. Contact me at jacqui@careertrend.net to discuss how I can help shape the stories (executive resume, bio, LinkedIn, elevator pitch, etc.) that will accompany you through your next career evolvement.

How to ask for letters of reference University of Manchester Careers Blog

How to ask for letters of reference University of Manchester Careers Blog What do referees need to know? the deadlines  how the reference will be collected  any relevant details of the application process  your reasons for wanting the job or doing the course  selection criteria  relevant academic/professional/other experience What documents might be helpful to your referee that you should have readily available? CV Application Job advertisement HOWEVER, rather than overloading your referee with information, initially approach them with a précis of your CV and application. Include only the most relevant information which will help them to write an effective reference for the opportunity you are applying for â€" or ask them what would be most helpful. Ideally discuss your plans with them face-to-face. It may be appropriate to draft some text you think is desirable for the reference and make this available to a referee. Although they are not obliged to use it, it may save them a lot of time and also enable you to get important points across. Who should your referees be? THE employer/institution often stipulates from whom they would like references. Also, take time to generate your own list of candidates and which of your skills, experience and qualities they can most accurately and reliably comment on.  For specific applications, note the selection criteria each reference is best placed to discuss. Do your referees collectively provide a well-rounded picture of you that includes extra-curricular (including work) and academic activities? When should you approach your referee? START thinking about potential referees as soon as possible â€" even before you’ve made any decisions about applying. This means you have time to discuss your plans with them, give them relevant information and provide them space and time to write a well thought out reference. Building relationships and networking with academics, employers, and others is an important part of being at university: it’s easier and more pleasant to write a reference for someone familiar than for someone who is a vague presence on a database or work rota*.   A more personal reference is also likely to have a bigger impact on selectors. TWENTY-FOUR hours before a deadline is not the time to surprise someone with the honour of being your referee. Your academic referee will be providing references for other students as well as attending to their normal teaching, administrative and research responsibilities. Do not expect them to write tailor-made references every single application. If you want well thought out references, use your referees sparingly. Some applications allow you to indicate that referees should not be approached until you have been selected for interview. Consider using this option to avoid reference fatigue. ALWAYS ask for permission before you apply. *This advice comes directly from academics and employers.   I’m not just making it up. All Applications and interviews Postgrad-highlighted Postgraduate Applications and interviews networking

Building Relationships Organically Part 3 - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Building Relationships Organically â€" Part 3 - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Step 2: Converse You are one conversation away from your next opportunity. One conversation away from learning of a key way to re-position yourself for your next job; from gaining a deeper understanding of the needs of a potential new client and how you might address them effectively; or from finding the ideal joint venture partner to help expand your business. You can get what you want if you just talk to enough people. One of the key ways to uncover hidden opportunities and gain an edge over your competition is through the information you glean through conversations with your network. The trouble is sometimes we just don’t talk to enough people. We’re so used to turning to the Internet for everything, that if we can’t find it thereâ€"on a job board, in a news story, on a company’s websiteâ€"we think it must not exist. But the need is definitely there. It’s just that we haven’t yet discovered who needs us most or the best way to approach them. Converse and connect Conversation is also the way to advance relationships. Last week we discussed the first step of building relationships organically by connecting with more people around us. This week, we explore how simple conversations can move those relationships forward naturally. Here are some key tips: Initiate more conversations. When you’re at a networking event, don’t wait for people to approach you, start more conversations yourself. One of my strategies is to position myself in a place where people tend to gather but not engage in deep conversation, such as the registration table or buffet line. With your online network, pay attention to what they’re posting and find opportunities to engage. Even simply asking “What’s new with you?” for example, is an easy way to start the conversation. Make conversations productive. I did a free teleclass recently called the Top 10 questions of Six-Figure Job Seekers and asked people to submit questions to me and I’d answer the 10 most popular ones on the call. One of the questions I got was from a gentleman who said, “So I went to a networking event the other night. I met three people and we talked politics and a little bit of shop, now what?” I told him that wasn’t enough. Small talk helps to break the ice and build rapport as you uncover things you might have in common. But don’t stay there. Move on to having more robust conversations by asking more thoughtful questions. Ask thoughtful, relevant questions. Questions keep the conversation open. Questions help you enhance your professional knowledge and get to the insights. But they also help you enhance your people knowledge. In addition to asking broad questions about what might be happening in the industry, ask specific questions about what someone might be working on that they’re excited about. When you get people to talk about what’s important to them, they grow to know, like and trust you more than if you did all the talking yourself. Listen openly. I’ve written in the past about the importance of listening. When you listen to what others are saying, really listening and not just pausing before jumping in with your next comment, you show that you know that the interaction is not all about you. Listening helps you gain a deeper understanding of others’ goals and can help you uncover how you might possibly help. That’s how you build on the rapport you established through small talk and start to turn that into a relationship. Connections deepen through conversation, and next week, we’ll conclude this series on building relationships organically by delving into the final step of moving seamlessly from conversation to conversion. Author: Liz Lynch is founder of the Center for Networking Excellence and author of Smart Networking: Attract a Following In Person and Online (McGraw-Hill, 2008). Connect with Liz on Twitter at  @liz_lynch and get your free Smart Networking Toolkit at  http://www.SmartNetworking.com.

20+ Best HTML Interview Questions To Get Hired With - Algrim.co

20+ Best HTML Interview Questions To Get Hired With - Algrim.co HTML is the core for many jobs these days. Maybe you are becoming a writer, well HTML might be a requirement. The list of jobs that now say HTML is a helpful requirement has expanded. If you are going into a job interview and need HTML interview questions and answers to prepare with, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve put together a helpful list of HTML interview questions which can help you prepare for your future job interview. Before we begin, let's talk about HTML a little bit. HTML, while fairly standard in its execution, still has some stylistic and personal differences when you are speaking from one professional to another. For example, small things, like do you use a span or an em HTML block when trying to replace it with an image (meaning no text is inside that HTML block). There are many people who have specific preferences about this and reasons as to why. Usability and accessibility is one of them. But for the most part, as long as you know some of the area’ s for which there are some personal approaches, you’ll be absolutely fine going into your interview. Before we jump into the interview questions, I like to provide helpful videos on the HTML subject matter as a whole. I find this is beneficial to see how professionals are speaking about HTML so you can better emulate your delivery during the interview. Below is a video I found helpful about HTML as a whole, give it a listen before you jump into the questions below. HTML Interview Questions Table Of Contents 1. What is HTML to you? 2. How do you define a navigation element? 3. What does OL stand for? 4. What does LI stand for? 5. What does the BR tag do? 6. What is a P tag? 7. What is accessibility in HTML? 8. What does the HEAD element do? 9. What is the FOOTER element? 10. What is inline CSS? 11. How does HTML and CSS work together? 12. How do you call a CSS class in HTML? 13. How do you call a CSS ID in HTML? 14. Which one of these is not a real HTML element: HEADER, FOOTER, NAV, BODY 15. What is the container ID usually used for? 16. How do you generally design your HTML for mobile? 17. What needs to be considered with HTML as it relates to many screen devices and widths? 18. What is responsive HTML? 19. What is nested HTML elements? 20. How do you manage HTML projects with multiple developers? 21. What part of the following is the HTML involved with: model, view or controller? HTML Interview Questions & Answers 1. What is HTML to you? HTML to me is the final document that gets read by modern web browsers. In essence, everything is trying to get itself down to the HTML page. No matter if we’re working in a WordPress environment or maybe even a custom application environment. The browser is always looking to render from HTML. So it is the core communication type for us humans telling browsers what to display and how to display it. That then becomes our communication line for consumers and customers who are looking to access our company website or application. 2. How do you define a navigation element? A navigation element can be defined in a couple of different ways. Using HTML5 you could use the NAV element, which would let the browser know this area is specifically used for holistic navigation. Using more historical methods for defining navigation, you would use an HTML div block and then use the ID “navigation” or “nav” to define its styling and presentation to the user. 3. What does OL stand for? OL is part of the list family, for defining and displaying lists to users. It is part of the oldest forms of HTML elements. OL stands for Ordered List, in which the list is displayed in an ordered fashion. 4. What does LI stand for? Li is part of the list family, for defining and displaying lists to users. It is part of the oldest forms of HTML elements. LI stands for List Item, in which the list is part of one of the items in the list. For example, lists usually have many components to them, call it a number of 5 list items. LI is one of those list items. 5. What does the BR tag do? BR tags essentially stand for a break. It means that you want to let the browser know to place whatever is coming after that break tag onto a new line on the page. Similar to what we experience when we use the return or enter button inside of a Word document. It places a new line break onto the page. 6. What is a P tag? The P tag stands for paragraph. It is used to let the browser know a couple of things. First, it lets the browser know that it is a content element, which is helpful for SEO and also beneficial for all readers. Second, it lets the browser know that after every paragraph tag ends that there may be a line break on it. So that way you don’t have to end up using the break tag every time. 7. What is accessibility in HTML? There’s a large discussion about accessibility happening at all times. But the general practice is knowing how to design HTML pages in ways that provide those with handicap or disabilities, the ability to read and understand what’s on the Website. It's really important to understand that not everyone is able to consume content and materials on Websites in the same ways. Generally speaking, accessibility is just ensuring that your HTML page structure is built in a fashion that is up to par with web standards, meaning that you aren’t using HTML elements for anything but their intended purpose. Because of that, it's important to understand the W3C web standards and how that relates to what you need to build when talking about HTML pages. 8. What does the HEAD element do? The HEAD element lets the browser know that certain parts of the HTML definitions are for the browser only and not for the user. For example, META tags go into the HEAD element. These are things which render on the page display itself but not on the part of the HTML document which the user sees. Communication needs to be had to the browser to let it know where to find certain parts required for the page to render. META tags, CSS files, JavaScript files and more often go into the HEAD element of the HTML document. 9. What is the FOOTER element? The FOOTER element is part of the HTML5 standard. It lets the browser know that anything within the element is part of the footer display of an HTML page. This means contact information, sometimes navigation and other holistic information goes within this element. It is often repeated multiple times throughout the entire website or document, which is helpful for the browser to know. 10. What is inline CSS? Inline CSS is when CSS styles are part of the HTML element or block itself. It is usually called by using the style tag within the HTML carats. It is questionable as to whether this approach is the right approach for CSS enthusiasts. So while it is still often used, it is not essentially the proper way of defining styles onto HTML elements. 11. How does HTML and CSS work together? HTML and CSS work together hand in hand. They must act together in order to display most modern websites. HTML elements and their ID’s or classes must be called in the CSS files themselves. So the way that HTML files are structured is similarly how CSS files are structured. 12. How do you call a CSS class in HTML? To call a CSS class in HTML you would use the class=“” tag within the HTML element you are trying to style. 13. How do you call a CSS ID in HTML? To call a CSS ID in HTML you would use the id=“” tag within the HTML element you are trying to either style or define. 14. Which one of these is not a real HTML element: HEADER, FOOTER, NAV, BODY While most of these are HTML5 elements, only one is not real, the BODY element. It is actually the CONTENT element for which we would want to call. The rest are absolutely real HTML5 blocks that can be used in the HTML document. 15. What is the container ID usually used for? A container ID is often used to define a set width for the content on a Website. For example, we want all of our content to line up, from the navigation to the main article information to the footer. We often would use a container ID to define what that width is holistically so that everything lines up seamlessly. 16. How do you generally design your HTML for mobile? Designing HTML for mobile is often times best done by following standard W3C practices. There is no specific way within HTML itself to design for mobile, only within CSS using media queries and device types. But you can define some custom information in your META tags to help with the display on certain mobile devices. Generally speaking, your best bet is to stay within the W3C guidelines and that will help browsers translate your content for mobile devices when being accessed. 17. What needs to be considered with HTML as it relates to many screen devices and widths? The things that need to be considered are proper definitions of the HTML blocks and then proper definitions of the container widths and how they respond on multiple screens. Aside from that, not much else needs to be considered as a core until you get into responsive HTML needs. 18. What is responsive HTML? Responsive HTML is the act of knowing that you want one HTML document to be responsible for serving the content to all browser widths. Back in the day, the way that this used to be handled is to have mobile HTML documents. These documents would have a “m.website.com” type of declaration to the website. Which would usually do to a new type of Website designed specifically for mobile. But once responsive HTML became more widely adopted, it allowed for one HTML document to serve all device needs. This made it dramatically easier for developers to handle their code, thus allowing for greater products to be built. Meaning, more time spent making a great product for their customers/consumers versus trying to handle the code. 19. What is nested HTML elements? Nested HTML elements is a practical part of any HTML document. It simply refers to the fact that you’ll have to have many HTML elements within one another. For example, when defining a list. You’ll have the OL or UL property, then an LI property within it, then finally you may have a P tag within that. 20. How do you manage HTML projects with multiple developers? HTML projects should always be managed under the pretense that there will be future development on the project you are working within. So remembering that you are not going to be the only one managing the code is important. From declaring comments on the code to allow for other engineers to better understand what you did and why, to checking those projects into Git or some other type of version control system. 21. What part of the following is the HTML involved with: model, view or controller? View. Mode, View, Controller also stands for MVC. It is the type of application framework for which many robust applications are built. HTML is a core part of any web application and sometimes even mobile applications. The view part is what is considered to be where HTML comes into play. If you are working within an application structure, like Rails for instance, you’ll usually see a “views” folder part of the application tree that is where most HTML files are stored. Prepping for an HTML interview I hope this guide helped you understand some questions that you might experience going into an interview. At its core, being prepared for an interview session where they bring up HTML is not too difficult. You won’t be asked about extremely complex HTML questions. Generally speaking, most times employers want to know that you have a basic understanding of HTML due to the fact that almost everyone is now exposed to it. The reality is that HTML is quite easy to learn, there’s a wide variety of resources available today and even if you don’t have the most robust knowledge about HTML, you’ll still be able to get employed and get the opportunity to learn. If you have any other interview questions that you’d like to see listed here, please feel free to contact me. As with all interview questions, it's important that you treat them as mock answers. Meaning, you should be putting together your own set of answers based on the ones that I listed. Practice with a friend or family memb er to hone in on your delivery. The more confident you are about your knowledge going into the interview, the better off you’ll be.

Getting Hired Using Resume Writing Services

Getting Hired Using Resume Writing ServicesIf you have been wondering what Mooresville NC Employment Service can do for you, you will be glad to know that there are many reasons to use them. Mooresville NC Employment Service is a group of professional writers who work exclusively with Mooresville NC employers.Resume writing services do not get out of hand with spelling and grammar. What they do is help make your resume as unique as possible. It has to be, as the employer may have used the same resume template or cover letter on a previous employer's resume.You will not be writing your resume for your current job, but if you are already employed there is plenty of help for getting it right. Before the employer even sees your resume, he or she can have it read and edited, which means the professional resume writing services can take this information, correct it and make your resume as good as new.The person can also write his or her resume at their own pace. These resume writing servic es to get the job done and then hand it over to the employer. This saves time, effort and money.Professional resume writers can help in a lot of ways and your employer will find you more employable if your resume reflects your accomplishments and capabilities. That is because hiring someone like that can only be as good as his or her work.Even if you can't make yourself presentable on paper, you can still describe your skills and accomplishments so that when it comes to meeting people and working with them, the employer will trust your recommendations and hire you to do a job. This kind of experience can give you a leg up on other candidates because you already know how to conduct yourself and you know what you can and cannot say.The employment services can also put together a professional resume that will be appealing and offer you the best match for a job. By doing this, you have no excuse anymore to not get hired and you can move faster than you have ever moved before.Whether you are looking for a job or if you are just trying to change careers, these resume writing services can help you in every way. Check one out today and find out why these professionals are often called professional.

4 Crucial Teaching Skills Every Great Teacher Needs - Margaret Buj - Interview Coach

4 Crucial Teaching Skills Every Great Teacher Needs Teaching skills are exactly what you make of them. Far too often teachers overthink what theyre doing in their classroom and the approach they need to be taking. Some crucial teaching skills all teachers need are Mindset, Collaboration, Relevance and Humour. These four skills have the ability to transform your classroom and how much fun you have with your students. Opening your mindset to trying a new approach or listening to your students more will help with classroom discipline and you bringing new and innovative ideas into your classroom for kids. Collaboration is such an important teaching skill. If you decide to be on educator island in 2019, its completely up to you. Get connected and engaged with other educators from around the world and open up your educational world. Relevance is probably the most important teaching skill because we live in a new economy with new jobs and getting our kids ready for those industries is paramount with the work that we do. Humour is a must, hands down. Have fun, laugh and enjoy your job on a daily basis. Click here to read my post where I discuss these 4 teaching skills in more detail.

Everyone Needs a VisualCV

Everyone Needs a VisualCV Have you seen this before?   Do you have one?   Even if you are employed, have your own business or unemployed, this is a phenomenal tool to use to showcase your message.   It is 1) a portable portfolio and  2) conveys the message that you are somewhat technically savvy. If you do have one, have you taken the time to really make it sing?   Ive seen some that are truly well constructed.   Though this tool has been around for awhile, it is definitely worth referencing again.   To see a collection of examples, click here. Meg Guiseppi,Executive Resume  Branding, and  a branding strategist, was one of the first to become certified as VisualCV Creator in 2008 (see, this has been around for  awhile).  She has several posts on her blog  about the VisualCV.  If you are new to this tool, this post will help you understand  the WHYs of having one. Chandlee Bryan, Best Fit Forward, wrote a post about web-based resumes.   There are a couple of ways to do this as she points out.   One of which is VisualCV (with a smashing sample). Louise Fletcher, Blue Sky Resumes, also wrote about your on-line footprint and the VisualCV is obviously a component of this. Here are the simple steps to follow to build and use your VisualCV. Get one, if you dont have one already, it is free.   VisualCV Plan your strategy  for what your message will be and how you will support that message. Build it.   Look at what others have done and re-purpose for you. Use it!   If you have a blog or website, post it.   Use it in the signature of your emails (Great work, Tony O.)    Place it on your LinkedIn profile. Why use this tool? It makes it easy for you to share up-to date, multimedia information about you. It is easy for others to forward/circulate. You never know who might need your services, this is a truly portable business card plus portfolio. Having completed this post, I am now off to update my own VisualCV to make it a stronger representation of what I do!   Remember, it is more than just an electronic resume!